UK TV review: Breeders

7

Rating

Martin Freeman plays impressively against type in this darkly funny exploration of parenting and toxic masculinity.Read More

VOD film review: Nativity!

8

Rating

A charming cast and catchy songs make Debbie Isitt’s school play silliness an infectiously fun Christmas comedy.Read More

Trailer: StartUp Season 3 set for November premiere

StartUp returns for a third season this November, and a new trailer gives us a first look at what’s in store.

The tech thriller, which was snapped up by Amazon Prime Video in the UK, stars Adam Brody and follows … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Cargo

7

Rating

Martin Freeman is magnificent in this moving, low-key zombie drama.Read More

Amazon UK TV review: StartUp Season 1

6

Rating

“I have an idea.” “Is it a good one?” “Maybe.”

That’s Nick (Adam Brody) to Izzy Morales (Otmara Marrero) in StartUp, a financial tech thriller that sees a group of young people trying to launch their own crypto-currency. What’s … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Season 3 Christmas Special)

6.5

Rating

Warning: This review contains minor spoilers, although we have tried to avoid explicit plot details. If you don’t want to know any details about Sherlock’s Christmas special, watch the episode before reading.

Sherlock is back – but not as we … Read More

VOD film review: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

5.5

Rating

Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage Certificate: 12 Watch The Battle of the Five Armies online in the UK: iTunes / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

“Why does it … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Fargo Episode 1 (spoiler-free)

8

Oh yah

“Some roads you shouldn’t go down. Maps used to say ‘There be dragons’…”

It’s safe to say that when the words “Fargo” and “TV show” were uttered, everyone did their best Marge Gunderson impression and collectively exhaled: “Oh, nah”. A … Read More

Netflix UK film review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits (Aardman)

7.3

Arrrrdman

Director: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt Cast: Hugh Grant, Brendan Gleeson, Martin Freeman, Brian Blessed, Lenny Henry, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven Certificate: U Watch The Pirates! Band of Misfits online: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / iTunes … Read More

VOD film review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

8

Rating

Director: Peter Jackson Cast: Richard Armitage, Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom, Ken Stott Certificate: 12A Watch The Desolation of Smaug online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV … Read More